About Marshall Vian Summers
In the fall of 1981, at the age of 32, Marshall Vian Summers had a direct encounter with a mysterious voice in which he was instructed to begin to receive and to “record” their Message for the world.
The Latest from Marshall
The Problem of Ambivalence
So I'd like to speak briefly on the problem of ambivalence, which is a common aspect of mental illness in the world today, particularly amongst wealthy people, or comfortable people. So in terms of moving [...]
You Need Greater Strength for a World of Great Changes
Facing a world of tremendous change and upheaval will require a greater Intelligence to guide you, a greater strength within you that is beyond you, but that you are a part of. It will [...]
From Independence to Interdependence
We all start out being dependent as infants, children, young adults. Some people never grow out of that; then their relationships are based on dependence. They may not like who they're with; they may not [...]
Purpose and Destiny Is What Saves You in the End
So that’s my message for tonight—purpose and destiny. And this is what saves you in the end because as long as you can bridge that gap within your lifetime, in a meaningful way
Just Living for the Moment is Another Form of Escape
There’s some spiritual teaching out there in the world that really emphasizes just living for the moment as a kind of way to escape anxiety and fearfulness and regret.
The Journey to Greater Service
The journey to a greater service means that you're called to give something, not necessarily what you want to give, but what the situation calls for from you.
Pure Religion is Based on Experience not Ideology
Pure Religion is really an arena of resolution because when you see that real spirituality and religion is based on experience and not on ideology, not on belief—belief does play a role, but it's only to be helpful, not to be the ultimate because there are no ultimate beliefs.
Why Is War Waged in the Name of Religion?
Why Is war waged in the name of religion? Why does religion become what it has become over time? And even in present time, where in certain parts of the world there is real war waged in its name? We're still living in this religion-as-war state.
Why is Religion Important?
Religion is important, particularly in giving people a beginning structure within which to work, which includes a spiritual practice, a spiritual understanding, hopefully a very beneficial way of looking at the world a new understanding of yourself and the fact that you're here evolving spiritually, that you're not merely a sinner that is trying to please God so you'll be saved.
Using a Greater Power to Take Decisive Actions
There is a greater power living within you. This greater power needs to be utilized for decisive action, action that will move your life in the direction it is destined to go.
Most of our Authentic Learning is Happening within Relationships
The majority of our authentic learning is happening within the realm of relationships. By ourselves, we can only do so much, for we cannot see ourselves totally or clearly.
How Does World Unity Happen?
The change that must be forged in the next century and indeed in the centuries to come—for it will take several hundred years to bring it about successfully—is that this world must unite into [...]